Tuesday, October 20

Russia struck civilian areas of Ukraine, killing at least four people, while Zelenskyy said the early warning system for missile attacks resumes after a call with Marco Rubio. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel. President Trump said he has spent over $300 million on the midterms, and federal agents' search of Ilhan Omar's home drew comment from Homan and Obama.

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   Russia and Ukraine
   Russian strike kills four as Zelenskyy cites call with Rubio

   Russia launched another missile and drone attack on civilian areas of Ukraine, killing at least four people, officials said Tuesday, according to AP. Zelenskyy said the early warning system for Russian missile attacks resumes after a call with Secretary of State Marco Rubio. President Trump said "it's time" for Ukraine to agree to a deal.

   The question

   Will the US-led talks in Norway end the Ukraine war?

   Talks will stallTalks can succeed
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2. Iran
   Hegseth makes unannounced visit to Israel to meet Netanyahu

   Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Israel unannounced on Tuesday and met Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, just over a week before Israeli elections. President Trump is floating a resumption of the war with Iran. CNN reports Iranian commanders are preparing for further war.

   The question

   Should the U.S. restart the war with Iran?

   No, hold offYes, restart it
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3. Midterm messaging
   Trump says he has spent over $300 million on midterms

   President Trump said Tuesday he has already spent over $300 million in the midterms to help Republicans, The Hill reported. USA Today reported he said his MAGA Inc. PAC is spending at least $400 million. Newsweek reports Mary Peltola has a narrow lead over Dan Sullivan in Alaska.

   The question

   Should Trump campaign for Husted against Brown in Ohio?

   Oppose the rallySupport the rally
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4. Justice Department
   Homan and Obama weigh in on search of Rep. Ilhan Omar's home

   Federal agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar's Washington home in a criminal investigation that a person familiar said relates to alleged immigration fraud, which administration officials have alleged without evidence. Tom Homan said he was told investigators have a "strong case." Former President Obama called the investigation "appalling."

   The question

   Was the search of Ilhan Omar's home justified?

   It was an abuseIt was justified
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5. Senate races
   Crockett says she has backed Talarico in Texas Senate race

   Rep. Jasmine Crockett said "I’ve endorsed him 100 times" of fellow Democrat James Talarico, The Hill reported. Newsweek reports polls show Trump's rallies haven't hurt Republican Ken Paxton against Talarico. Newsweek also reported a poll showing Talarico narrowly ahead after a nine-day absence from the campaign trail.

   The question

   Has Talarico changed his views to win the Senate race?

   He's stayed consistentHe's changed course
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• Elections 2026

  Tmj4 News reported Milwaukee voters headed to the polls Tuesday as in-person early voting began at 11 locations ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

• Tariffs

  Gellert Global Group, a New Jersey food importer, sued in the Court of International Trade to challenge Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods.

• Israel

  Reuters reported Israel's Ben-Gvir is poised for gains in the October 27 election as young voters turn to the far right.

• Alberta

  CNBC reported Alberta voted to remain part of Canada, and Headtopics reported it rejected a binding independence referendum.

• Brazil

  ABC News reported Meta told Brazil's electoral court it treats Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro equally ahead of Sunday's runoff.

• European protests

  Headtopics reported France is bracing for more unrest after parts of Paris spun out of control.

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